122 Global Studies Degree Programs

The Erasmus Mundus International Master’s in Soils and Global Change (IMSOGLO) offers you a unique international educational experience with a focused curriculum on soils and global change by bringing together the expertise of research groups at four renowned EU universities. The programme has been granted the EU’s prestigious Erasmus Mundus label.

This programme provides comprehensive training in the process of research conceptualisation, design and operationalisation. It has been carefully formulated to reflect the training recommended by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). It is particularly suited for those seeking a career as a social science researcher or planning to go on to a PhD in Management.

The MA Global Philosophy has a strongly applied element, designed to demonstrate the significance of philosophy for pressing contemporary concerns (such as the climate crisis, animal/human relations, gender debates, race relations, intercultural understanding, racial capitalism, public rationality, and democracy).

The Associate in Arts Degree in Global Studies for Transfer is intended for students interested in transferring to a California State University (CSU) campus with a major in Global Studies, or similar major.

The Certificate of Achievement (COA) in the Global Studies program encourages students to become global thinkers and problem-solvers. Students can earn this COA by choosing general education courses that have an international focus, while also earning a degree in another area of study.

The B.A. in Global Studies is designed to enable students to understand and analyze the global system in the context of a rapidly changing and increasingly interdependent world.

The increased potential for international elements to any legal issue---from trade and business, to crime, to migration, to information technology, to privacy---has meant that legal graduates need to possess skills that transcend one national jurisdiction. The LLM in Global Legal Studies imparts just those skills.

The Master in Advanced Global Studies focuses on international relations, economics, politics and law, as well as those emerging issues that challenge today’s global system, with a specific attention to the themes of human security and sustainable development. It provides a well-balanced combination of theory and practice, enriching the learning process.

Do you want to have in-depth insights and an international perspective of the challenges of the 21st century and the globalized world? The degree in Global Studies at the UVic is for you. You will understand the most complex current issues (political, social, economic, cultural, work, etc.) and you will contribute to the construction and improvement of an increasingly changing, globalized, and connected society.

The International Relations Global Studies programme offers a comprehensive understanding of globalisation and its impact on international politics, economics, and society. If you are interested in political geography, international organisations, multinational corporations, or global media, this programme provides the knowledge and analytical skills necessary to navigate the complexities of world affairs. You will explore economic structures, global security challenges, and key actors shaping international relations. Through interdisciplinary study, you will develop critical thinking skills that allow you to assess global trends, interpret major international events, and contribute to discussions on global development.

The Associate of Arts for Transfer in Global Studies program aims to empower students to make meaningful contributions and provide leadership in our complex world. This multidisciplinary program draws on various theories and perspectives to provide students with a comprehensive study of the process and fundamental dynamics of globalization.

Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) is a broad-based, liberal arts and sciences major that focuses on developing exemplary skills in written and oral communication, textual analysis, critical thinking, research methods, and the ability to bring a wide range of resources to bear in approaching complex problems. Because it combines knowledge systems across the meta-disciplines of the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences, an IDS major is great preparation for both the workplace and for entry into graduate or professional schools. IDS is part of a national network of Programs for Accelerated College Education (PACE) that are designed for working, adult students who want to earn a bachelor’s degree in a reasonable period of time while they maintain a full-time job. While all admitted students are welcome, IDS/PACE students are primarily transfers who enter CSUDH with 60 units and junior-class standing.

The Global Affairs degree at Jamestown Community College prepares you to transfer to a bachelor’s program in global, international, or cultural studies. You can pursue careers in a wide variety of fields, including education, government, international companies and organizations, security agencies, and travel agencies.

Explore how global processes create local outcomes and how local developments change the world. Analyse issues like climate change, migration, exclusion, and justice, and identify how you can be a force for change by developing nuanced responses and solutions.

The Global Studies: Sustainable Societies and Social Change (One Year) problems such as climate change, loss of biodiversity and increasing pollution add to existing problems with social inequalities and injustices. It is high time to reverse the current trend. To create sustainable societies and social change, the programme therefore uses applied research and is based on close cooperation between the academic world and society. For the thesis work, you will work independently but together with a host organisation (within the non-profit, public, or corporate sector) and with the support of a supervisor to develop and formulate a thesis project. The project will focus on creating sustainable societies and and contributing to long-term social change, as well as fulfilling the academic standard for a master's thesis at an advanced level.

The program seeks innovative and forward-thinking social science talents globally with a range of research focuses, including international relations, international politics, international security, international political economy, global governance, international organization, comparative politics, Chinese political economy, and other related areas.

What does it mean to be a “global citizen”? Does it mean the same thing for anyone, anywhere? Or does it mean different things for different people around the world, including for us in Aotearoa New Zealand? Why are “global perspectives” so important in today’s world and how do we develop them?

From Al Jazeera to Hollywood, from Disney to China Central TV, Amazon, Alphabet/Google, Netflix, Alibaba and Tencent, the media increasingly operate in a global context. This course offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to global media, and is designed for those who work in, or want to work in, the media industries. You'll examine key developments in the media and communications industries associated with the logic of globalisation and explore the complex nature of the globalisation process in the media. You'll gain a relevant, well-grounded, high-quality education and skill base, enabling you to develop a clear and comprehensive understanding of communication and the mass media. Based on continuous assessment, the course is taught in lectures and seminars by the team from Westminster's top-rated Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI). You'll be part of a bustling multicultural academic department that boasts a strong research culture and have the opportunity to attend regular talks by outside speakers (academics and practitioners) on a variety of communication and mass media issues. Westminster is a leading provider in this academic discipline and is ranked top 10 among UK institutions for Communication and Media Studies in the QS World University Rankings 2021. The University is also ranked 4th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2022 for Research Quality in Communication and Media Studies.